DOST ERDT scholarship aims to provide master’s and doctoral degrees in various engineering fields to deliver high-impact research, upgrade the qualifications of practicing engineers, and develop a culture of research and development.
What is DOST ERDT Scholarship?
The Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) is a consortium of eight member universities in the country that offer master’s and doctoral degrees in various engineering fields. This consortium is composed of:
- Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU)
- Central Luzon State University (CLSU)
- De La Salle University (DLSU)
- Mapua University (MU)
- Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT)
- University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD)
- University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB)
- University of San Carlos (USC)
Scholarship Privileges
- Tuition and other school fees
- Actual as billed (both for Master’s and PhD)
- Stipend
- PhP 25,000 per month (for Master’s)
- PhP 33,000 per month (for PhD)
- Book Allowance
- PhP 20,000 per academic year (both for Master’s and PhD)
- Transportation Allowance
- One round trip economy fare up to PhP 10,000 per academic year
- Thesis or Dissertation Outright Grant
- PhP 50,000 (for Master’s)
- PhP 100,000 (for PhD)
- Research Support Grant
- For Master’s
- Research Grant (Lab equipment and related cost) worth PhP 114,000
- Research Dissemination Grant worth PhP 75,000
- Mentor’s Fee worth PhP 36,000
- For PhD
- Research Grant (Lab equipment and related cost) worth PhP 253,000
- Research Dissemination Grant worth PhP 150,000
- Mentor’s Fee worth PhP 72,000
- For Master’s
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What are the qualification for DOST ERDT Scholarship?
1. Be a Filipino citizen;
2. Not more than 45 years old at the time of application;
3. Have passed the admission requirements of the graduate program supported by ERDT;
4. Have BS/MS degree in engineering or related field;
5. Be in good health; and
6. Not have criminal/administrative cases.
Requirements of the Scholarship
1. Properly accomplished application form (Download Link).
2. Photocopy of TOR
3. Recommendation letter from 3 former professors or supervisors
4. Original and photocopy of NSO birth certificate
5. Original and photocopy NBI clearance
6. A narrative of not more than 1,000 words describing your current work or a project or a research that you worked on and your contribution towards the completion of the project
7. A narrative not more than 500 words describing what you intend to do after earning your graduate degree
8. A narrative describing your intended research area
9. Certification from the employer that the applicant is permitted to take a leave of absence (if the applicant is employed)
How to Apply
The consortium member-university shall accept the submission of scanned applications and necessary documents via electronic mail and facilitate the evaluation of the submitted documents.
- Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU)
- Ms. Clarissa Rivera (School of Science and Engineering)
- Tel. #: (02)8426-6001 loc. 5603
- Email: [email protected]
- Central Luzon State University (CLSU)
- Ms. Precious Joan Sibulburo (College of Engineering)
- Tel. #: (044)456-7208
- Email: [email protected]
- De La Salle University (DLSU)
- Ms. Amabelle Ayop (Gokongwei College of Engineering)
- Tel. #: (02)8524-4611 loc. 324
- Email: [email protected]
- Mapua University (MU)
- Ms. Lorraine Hilario (School of Graduate Studies)
- Tel. #: (02)8527-3681
- Email: [email protected]
- Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT)
- Ms. Doruthee Encarnado
- Tel. #: (063)2214050 loc. 4130
- Email: [email protected]
- University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD)
- Ms. Joy Bolina (College of Engineering)
- Tel. #: (02) 8981-8500 loc. 3160
- Email: [email protected]
- University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB)
- Mary Jane Gallardo (College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology)
- Tel. #: (049)2538366 / 0917 1638366
- Email: [email protected]
- University of San Carlos (USC)
- Ms. Divina Palacio (School of Engineering)
- Tel. #:(032)2300-100 loc. 151/152
- Email: [email protected]
Deadline of Application
The deadline of application is until May 29, 2020.
For further inquiry, you may send an email to [email protected].
Source: DOST SEI Facebook Page
Have a great day ma’am/sir. I am currently studying my masters degree in Mechanical engineering program. Can I applied for educational assistance for my thesis? Thank you and god bless!
ENGR. RAMON L. PITAO, JR.
For further inquiry, you may send an email to [email protected].
You allowed to western mindanao state universty maam for scholarship thank you
According to the list, hindi po kasama ang WMSU.